11:15 PM,
Aug. 28, 2013

Mr. Remnant Carpet Center in Wall has been owned since 1976 by Linda and Kevin Ryan, seen here with their dog Shadow.

Written by

Brett Kimmins
| For the Asbury Park Press

Kevin Ryan was almost late to his own wedding because he had carpets to sell.

It was May 1, 1976. Ryan and his future wife, Linda, were in the process of opening a retail floor covering store called Mr. Remnant Carpet Center in Wall, which would be in business two days later.

As he and his father were adding some finishing touches to the appearance of the store, some customers came in who were in desperate need of carpeting for their home. Although the store was not officially open for business, Kevin decided to lend a helping hand and ended up selling carpet to these new customers, even though his ...